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Get to know more about me, my values, and why I am the right person for the position on the Township of Langley Council. Be an informed voter. Find out what my campaign for the Township of Langley council is all about. Explore, discover and then support my candidacy. Hear what I stand for in my own words. Listen to my podcasts and learn about the issues I believe are important for a thriving Langley.

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Podcast 004 – The Growth of Langley – Planning For The Future

Oct 29, 2014
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16 minutes

The Township of Langley’s population is growing, and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon. Blair Whitmarsh, a candidate for the township council, understands the inevitability of growth. One of his concerns as a citizen and candidate is that council and the people of Langley need to great plan to manage the on-coming population increase in the township. Pretending it’s not happening is not a choice. Blair strongly believes the local government needs to commit itself to creating a solid strategy that will preserve the township’s quality of life.
Sustainable development
In this podcast, Blair shares his concerns about the future of the Township of Langley and its need to develop and update plans for adapting to its growth. Whether you’re in Fort Langley, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove or any other community of neighbourhood, your community needs an up-to-date plan. As the township’s populations grows, public services, water and sewerage, transportation, and many other necessary things that contribute to life we enjoy need to grow as well.
Planning as a community effort
Blair is committed to working with the council and with the people of the Township of Langley to develop a smart plan for a sustainable future. Listen as Blair talks about the basic ingredients to creating such a great plan: good leadership, and public hearings with community input and ideas. He hopes to join with the other council members to provide the leadership that will help the community design a future that Langley can be proud of. He’s eager to work with you to find out what you think. Make sure to vote on November 14th to elect Blair Whitmarsh to the Township of Langley council.
In this podcast
Host Erik Reynolds talks with Blair about the importance of a smart plan for sustainable development in the Township of Langley. Some of the topics they cover include:
What sustainable development is and what it means in relation to our communities.
What some of the challenges that come with a growing population are
What the difference is between community planning and neighbourhood planning, and how do they relate to each other.
What are some of the things to be consider when creating a sustainable development plan for the Township of Langley.
Listen as Blair and Erik discuss the need for a plan and vision for Langley’s future. Then vote and become a part of the discussion and share your ideas about Langley’s growth.
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